INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Wheel Horse Founder Dies
A notable inventor of early lawn and garden machinery, Cecil Pond died recently in Florida at age 87. Pond, an…
Howard Brothers Hardware Awarded
Howard Brothers Hardware, a longtime independent dealership that shows outstanding dedication to customers, employees and community members, is being recognized as Independent Business of the Year...
Venture Products Announces New Plant
Venture Products, Inc., makers of Ventrac tractors and attachments, has announced plans to build a new $7 million plant and become the first tenant in Orrville's new industrial park. The company...
Echo Bear Cat Awards Winner
Echo Bear Cat and its distributor, Florida Outdoor Equipment, awarded Sam Foster of Dublin, GA with a new SC2170 chipper/shredder. Sam Foster is very eager to bring his new SC2170 chipper/shredder...
ARI Integrates FootSteps, PartSmart
ARI, a leading provider of technology‐enabled business solutions that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers in selected vertical markets increase revenue and reduce costs, announced today the...
Stihl Health & Wellness Center
The Stihl Health & Wellness Center opened its doors to employees near the company’s Virginia Beach campus. Located across the street from the main campus, the facility provides convenient access...
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Outdoor Power Equipment Institute annual meeting
JUNE 24-26, 2024 – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Call 703-549-7600; visit opei.org
Equip Expo
OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 – Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 812-949-9200; visit equipexposition.com
National Hardware Show
MARCH 18-20, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call 203-840-5622; visit nationalhardwareshow.com